The centuries-old tradition of refreshing the Potala Palace's exterior has begun again, with the annual maintenance now in full swing. While some say the walls are "sweet", they're actually coated with natural materials—white lime, red clay, yellow soil, and a touch of milk and honey. Please resist the urge to taste the walls!

Filming: Sonam Chosphel, Tsidan Yangji, Losang Phunstok, Gasong Drolma, Pasang Dondrup, Namchentso

Editor: Li Xinmeng, Zheng Yujie

Translator: Zhi Xinghua

Review: Pan Lu, Drakpa Wangchen